Where does “EKG” come from?
EKG is a shortened form of electrocardiogram, which derives from German Elektrokardiogramm, a compound of elektro- and Kardiogramm combining Greek roots for electricity and heart recording.
EKG (English): electrocardiogram
Definitions
- electrocardiogram
Ancestry of “EKG”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Elektrokardiogramm | electrocardiogram |